Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program

687 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243

(760) 482-2600 ∙ Fax (760) 482-2751
Website: www.ivrop.org ∙ Email: [email protected]
Careers with Children Course Outline – 540 Hours
Major Units of Instruction Expected Students Assessment and Class CC/CVE Academic
Learning Results (ESLRs) Hours
Foundation and Pathway Standards aligned Materials Hours Standards
Education Sector – (A) Child Dev. Pathway Reinforced

1. INTRODUCTION TO CHILD CARE AND Effective Communicators * Cooperative learning 8 0 Language Arts
Interpersonal Learners (8) R 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
GUIDANCE group activities
Technological Producers National Standards
a. Educational requirement and personal * Demonstrate respect 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4,
qualifications including educational plan. for class, teacher 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.3.5, 4.4.1,
A3.2 and school 4.5.4, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.3,
4.6.4, 4.6.5
b. Role of aide A1.4 * Written test
c. Types of child care facilities A1.3 * Portfolio assignment
d. Current issues and legislation IVCCC: 1,
4, 5, 22 A1.6
2. STANDARDS AND POLICIES A1.0, A2.0 all Responsible Individuals * Demonstrate 10 20
a. Title 5 and 22 regulations Interpersonal Learners knowledge of Title
b. Facility standards and policies Effective Communicators 22 regulations
c. Room environment standards Technological Producers (health and safety
Problem Solvers
d. Health and safety regulations standards)
e. Operational procedures * Problem solving
f. NAEYS accreditation standards situations (individual
g. Ethical Standards and group)
h. Permit regulations – how to apply *Health and Safety
i. Professional growth Test
j. Program types and Delivery systems
IVCCC:1, 2, 3, 16, 21
3. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Responsible Individuals * Test 54 30 Language Arts
Interpersonal Learners (12) R 2.1
A5.0 all * Group discussion
Effective Communicators (12) W 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.4
a. Developmental stages (infancy through * Work sheets National Standards
pre-adolescence) Technological Producers * Books 4.1.13, 4.1.14, 4.1.15,
Problem Solvers
b. Major theories of development: History 4.1.18, 4.1.25, 4.5.1,
4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5
and Impact
c. Brain development
d. Physical growth and development
e. Perceptual development
f. Cognitive development
g. Language development
h. Personality development
i. Environmental factors
j. Readiness indicators
k. Special needs of exceptional children
l. Parents and cultures IVCCC:1, 6, 7, 15,
17, 18
4. GUIDANCE OF CHILDREN A6.0 all Interpersonal Learners * Observation of 20 35 National Standards
Effective Communicators 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.17,
a. Emotional maturity development Student
Technological Producers 4.1.18, 4.1.19, 4.1.20,
b. Positive guidance and discipline * Role Play 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6,
techniques Problem Solvers * Group activities 4.4.1, 4.4.8, 4.4.28, 4.4.9,
c. Self-respect and independence *Games (Jeopardy) 4.4.7, 4.6.1
development * Books
d. Problem solving techniques IVCCC: 10, * Lab School
11, 14 * Videos
* VCR

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 Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
687 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600 ∙ Fax (760) 482-2751
Website: www.ivrop.org ∙ Email: [email protected]
Careers with Children Course Outline – 540 Hours
Major Units of Instruction Expected Students Assessment and Class CC/CVE Academic
Learning Results (ESLRs) Hours
Foundation and Pathway Standards aligned Materials Hours Standards
Education Sector – (A) Child Dev. Pathway Reinforced

5. CURRICULUM A8.0 all Responsible Individuals * Test 68 85 National Standards

Interpersonal Learners 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.1.17,
a. Lesson/activity plan format * Projects - flannel
Effective Communicators 4.1.18, 4.1.19, 4.1.20,
b. Critical thinking/problem solving board stories and 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6,
c. Play activities Technological Producers lesson plan 4.4.1, 4.4.8, 4.4.28, 4.4.9,
Problem Solvers
d. Language * Leading classroom 4.4.7, 4.6.1
e. Numbers and math songs
f. Science and nature * Flannel
g. Music and movement * Markers
h. Creative art * Books
i. Activities to develop motor skills * Flannel board
j. Uses of computer * Overhead
k. Teaching aids *Demonstration
l. Multicultural activities *Work-based
m. Age-appropriate supervisor
n. Cross age tutoring evaluations
o. Techniques for working with Limited * Portfolio assignment
English Proficiency students IVCCC: 7,
8, 9, 10, 13, 15,19
6. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES A10.0 Responsible Individuals * Test 12 40 National Standards
Interpersonal Learners 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.4, 4.2.5,
a. Legal obligations and child rights * Group activities
Effective Communicators 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3,
b. Parenting styles * Feedback from 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.4.1,
c. Techniques of working with parents Technological Producers students 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5, 4.6.2,
Problem Solvers
IVCCC: 12, 16 * Preschool 4.6.3
CTE
evaluations done by
A1.2, A1.3, A1.4, A1.5,
ROP students A1.6, A1.7, A4.1, A10.1,
* Books A10.2, A10.3, A10.4,
* Guest speaker A10.5
Writing 11-12, 2.5b
Written and Oral English
language conventions
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Listening & Speaking 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.7
Historical Interpretation 9-
12, 1
World History, Culture, &
Geography 10, 10.10.2
US History and
Geography 11
11.8.7, 11.11.3
Principles of American
Democracy
12.1
Reading 9-10, 2.1, 2.6
Reading 11-12, 2.3
Writing 8, 2.5
Writing 9-10, 1.3, 1.9,
2.3.c, 2.4.b, 2.5.b

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 Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
687 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600 ∙ Fax (760) 482-2751
Website: www.ivrop.org ∙ Email: [email protected]
Careers with Children Course Outline – 540 Hours
Major Units of Instruction Expected Students Assessment and Class CC/CVE Academic
Learning Results (ESLRs) Hours
Foundation and Pathway Standards aligned Materials Hours Standards
Education Sector – (A) Child Dev. Pathway Reinforced

7. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT A7.0 all Interpersonal Learners * Test 10 10

a. Scheduling of daily activities Effective Communicators * Group Activities
b. Attendance recording Problem Solvers * Student
c. Observation, recording and reporting Observations of
IVCCC: 4, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20 Preschoolers and
Infants
* Evaluation of student
by supervisor at
placement
* Field trips
* Guest speaker
* Books
* Overhead
* VCR
8. HEALTH SAFETY AND NUTRITION A9.0 all Responsible Individuals * Test 46 80 National Standards
Effective Communicators 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.4.2, 4.4.3,
a. Nutrition * Group activities
Problem Solvers 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 4.4.6, 4.4.7,
b. Safety/sanitation * Evaluation of student 4.5.2, 4.5.5, 4.6.3, 4.6.5
c. Child abuse and neglect IVCCC: 4,10 by supervisor at CTE
placement A1,2, A2.2, A2.3, A4.1,
A4.2, A4.3, A4.4, A9.1,
* Guest speaker
A9.2, A9.3, A9.4, A9.5
* CPS Report Math 7, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6
* Heartsaver Math Reasoning 7, 1.1,
CPR/First Aid 2.3
Algebra 8-12, 13.0
certification
Investigation and
experimentation 9-12
1.a, 1.d, 1.m
US History & Geography
11, 11.11.3
Principles of American
Democracy 12, 12.1
Reading 9-10, 2.1, 2.6
Reading 11-12, 2.3
Writing 8, 2.5
Writing 9-10, 1.3, 1.9,
2.3.c, 2.4.b, 2.5.b
Writing 11-12, 2.5.b
Writing A& oral English
language conventions
1.1, 1.2, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
Listening & Speaking 9-
10, 1.2, 1.1, 1.3, 1.7

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 Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
687 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600 ∙ Fax (760) 482-2751
Website: www.ivrop.org ∙ Email: [email protected]
Careers with Children Course Outline – 540 Hours
Major Units of Instruction Expected Students Assessment and Class CC/CVE Academic
Learning Results (ESLRs) Hours
Foundation and Pathway Standards aligned Materials Hours Standards
Education Sector – (A) Child Dev. Pathway Reinforced

9. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS/ Responsible Individuals * Mock Interview 12 0 Language Arts

Interpersonal Learners (8) R 1.3, 2.6
CAREER PREPARATION STANDARDS * Applications
Effective Communicators W1.3, 2.5.
a. Understand how personal skill * Resumes LC 1.4,1.5, 1.6
development affects employability Technological Producers * Books LS1.2, 1.3, 1.7
Problem Solvers
(positive attitude, honesty, self- * Clothes (9/10) R2.1,2.3,2.6; W2.5;
LC1.4;
confidence, time management).3.0, *Portfolio Assignment
LS 1.1, 2.3
8.0 (11/12)
b. Understand principles of effective R2.3; W2.5; LC1.2
interpersonal skills (group dynamics, Math (7)
NS1.2, 1.3, 1.7
conflict resolution, negotiations). 9.0
MR 1.1,1.3,2.1, 2.7,2.8,
c. Understand the importance of good 3.1
academic skills, critical thinking, and CAHSEE
problem-solving in the workplace. 1.0, Lang. Arts
R 8.2.1
5.0
(9/10)
d. Understand principles of effective R 2.1, 2.3; W2.5
communication. 2.0 Math (7)
e. Understand occupational safety issues NS 1.2, 1.3, 1.7
MR 1.1, 2.1, 3.1
and observe all safety rules. 6.0
f. Understand career awareness, paths,
and strategies for obtaining
employment. 3.0
g. Understand and adapt to changing
technology. 4.0
h. Understand and prepare for employment
(resume, job application, job interview,
portfolio development). 3.0, 3.6
i. Create ongoing and evolving educational
philosophy and education plan as part
of the portfolio development. IVCCC:
20,22 3.0, 3.6
TOTAL (540 hours) 240 300
Phase 1: 180 Hours
Phase 2: 360 Hours
Phase 3: 540 Hours
IVCCC: Imperial Valley College Core Competencies for CDEV 100

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 Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
687 State Street, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600 ∙ Fax (760) 482-2751
Website: www.ivrop.org ∙ Email: [email protected]
Careers with Children Course Outline – 540 Hours
Major Units of Instruction Expected Students Assessment and Class CC/CVE Academic
Learning Results (ESLRs) Hours
Foundation and Pathway Standards aligned Materials Hours Standards
Education Sector – (A) Child Dev. Pathway Reinforced

Texts:
Foundations of Early Childhood Education; Janet Gonzalez- Mena. McGraw-Hill
Working with Young Children; Judy Herr. Goodheart-Wilcox

Resource and Reference Material:

Early Care and Education Planning Council – legislation updates, local government input and updates,
appraised of Imperial County Child Development issues.

Imperial County Child Development Training Consortia- Annual ECE Conference, Institutes, and workshops

The School Co.- Video series: Living the Life of a Toddler, Living the Life of a Preschooler, and Living the Life
of a Child.

NAEYC website; www.naeyc.org

American Academy of Pediatrics- Video series, Guidelines for out-of-home child care program.

Creative Curriculum fir Preschoolers; Dodge, Colker, Heroman. Teaching Strategies, Inc.

Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom Ed 4; Judy Herr and Yvonne Libby Larson

The Complete Book of Rhymes, Sings, Poems, FIngerplays, and Chants; Silberg and Schiller

The Complete Book of Activities, Games, Stories, Props, Recipes, and Dances; Silberg and Schiller

www.everythingpreschool.com
California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 1; CDE Sacramento 2008

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